Cub Cadet

I've been wanting to make one of these for a long time so today in and amongst painting I knocked one up out of scrap wood to work out the sizing of the actual one. Here are some photos. 
 


 
This is the wooden frame that I made
 

 
A load of angle iron was dug out that I acquired some time ago. 
 

 
Thanks to my dad for the welding. 
 

 

 
Here is how far we got, still lots to do but it's getting there  

I've been wanting to make one of these for a long time so today in and amongst painting I knocked one up out of scrap wood to work out the sizing of the actual one. Here are some photos. 
 


 
This is the wooden frame that I made
 

 
A load of angle iron was dug out that I acquired some time ago. 
 

 
Thanks to my dad for the welding. 
 

 

 
Here is how far we got, still lots to do but it's getting there  

I've been wanting to make one of these for a long time so today in and amongst painting I knocked one up out of scrap wood to work out the sizing of the actual one. Here are some photos. 
 


 
This is the wooden frame that I made
 

 
A load of angle iron was dug out that I acquired some time ago. 
 

 
Thanks to my dad for the welding. 
 

 

 
Here is how far we got, still lots to do but it's getting there  

Looking really nice, going to look great painted! 

Little bit more done. 
 

 
The fenders have now been sandblasted and rust holes have been welded. 
 

 
They were then filled the best they could. 
 

 
Bonnet has now been etch primed and any small pits were filled. 
 

 

 
The bonnet, seat and a few other parts have now been painted cream, it looks a lot better on the photos than it is in real life  but they were both rough to start with. 
 

 
The first coat of paint has been put on the fenders and some other parts. 

I've been wanting to make one of these for a long time so today in and amongst painting I knocked one up out of scrap wood to work out the sizing of the actual one. Here are some photos. 
 


 
This is the wooden frame that I made
 

 
A load of angle iron was dug out that I acquired some time ago. 
 

 
Thanks to my dad for the welding. 
 

 

 
Here is how far we got, still lots to do but it's getting there  

Last year vegikev gave me 5 disc's on an old frame and 5 spare ones they've been kicking around in my driveway so today I thought ide do something with and decided to make a usable set for my mate Paul.
i have a load of steel box section of different sizes so i set to work with the electric saw and the stick welder.
heres a few photos of today's effort, still a bit more to do but I'm really pleased with it so far
 

Little bit more done. 
 

 
The fenders have now been sandblasted and rust holes have been welded. 
 

 
They were then filled the best they could. 
 

 
Bonnet has now been etch primed and any small pits were filled. 
 

 

 
The bonnet, seat and a few other parts have now been painted cream, it looks a lot better on the photos than it is in real life  but they were both rough to start with. 
 

 
The first coat of paint has been put on the fenders and some other parts. 

Little bit more done. 
 

 
The fenders have now been sandblasted and rust holes have been welded. 
 

 
They were then filled the best they could. 
 

 
Bonnet has now been etch primed and any small pits were filled. 
 

 

 
The bonnet, seat and a few other parts have now been painted cream, it looks a lot better on the photos than it is in real life  but they were both rough to start with. 
 

 
The first coat of paint has been put on the fenders and some other parts. 

Took my cultivator to the horse paddocks to break down some rutted ground from last winter, working fine until the link (m8 threaded bar) snapped.
took her to pieces and decided to try something different.
A 24v linear actuator, -recycled- coupled to the hitch and drawbar proved it could lift the cultivator at 12v. (also me)
I removed the rockshaft, homemade, and the unit fitted under the seat with room to spare.
A couple of lugs welded to the crosspiece, an extension to the 'ram'  and it worked! I may add some braces from the crosspiece to the axle, but the whole lot is already stiffened by the fender raising frame added to gain clearance for the tyres.
Tried it today with the discs, the ground was a bit hard, then I realised I need to change the temporary extension for one with a slot to allow the implements to 'float'.
I coudn't find a dpdt switch so I knocked up a unit using a 're-cycled' joystick and three 5pin relays as a polarity reverser, the joystick has a mag-mount so It can be fitted wherever it works best, there is a button on top of the stick which has to be pressed before the other controls will operate. I may fit another actuator to the front to pic up my front weight, this is made from a number of 'flitch' (I think they are called), plates, again re-cycled, each one weighs 1.8kg. the toolbox fits to the hood grill using a couple of 'anti luce' catches, on and off in seconds, plus adds a bit more front end weight. I may try changing the Linak motor for a hydraulic cylinder as the next stage in the experiment, cylinders are no problem, and I also have an ex- mini-bus wheelchair tail-lift electro-hydraulic unit that should fit under the hood.
 
 
 

 
                                                                                                                                                          Two one horsepower units.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Thanks Woz, the paint will look even better once the clear coat has been flattened back and polished up.
 
 
 
You did indeed mate, thanks.. Thanks also for the wheel pinstriping
 

 

 

 
 
 

Paint one of his, whilst he's away at work!

Lots is going on in the run up to my first show of the year. 
 

 
The bonnet has been sandblasted
 

 
There was quite a few rust pits hence all of the filler
 

 
Trackrods have been added and stainless steel nuts and bolts have now replaced the old. 
 

 

 
Back on all four
 

 

 
Hoodstand back on with the new decal
 

 
The front grill, wiring loom and decal now in place 
 

 

 
The new light switch that I turned from a photo of the original to match what was on the tractor. 
 

 
Nearly there now, just got the seat, fenders, bonnet and then a few little pieces but I'm very happy with it! 

Thanks Ian!
 
 
I already am, he's now saying he wants a yellow tractor!

"A show winner",You'll soon be making dad jealous.
 

Top job Ewan

Lots is going on in the run up to my first show of the year. 
 

 
The bonnet has been sandblasted
 

 
There was quite a few rust pits hence all of the filler
 

 
Trackrods have been added and stainless steel nuts and bolts have now replaced the old. 
 

 

 
Back on all four
 

 

 
Hoodstand back on with the new decal
 

 
The front grill, wiring loom and decal now in place 
 

 

 
The new light switch that I turned from a photo of the original to match what was on the tractor. 
 

 
Nearly there now, just got the seat, fenders, bonnet and then a few little pieces but I'm very happy with it! 

When i was up Johns on Tuesday i picked up some old steel rod and a length of small channel so today i set off with the electric hacksaw, a grinder and the stick welder and did a job I've been meaning to do for a while.
heres the result in photos 

Good, top job young man

Fantastic job Ewan looking forward to seeing it at Newby (or Johns show)  

Lots is going on in the run up to my first show of the year. 
 

 
The bonnet has been sandblasted
 

 
There was quite a few rust pits hence all of the filler
 

 
Trackrods have been added and stainless steel nuts and bolts have now replaced the old. 
 

 

 
Back on all four
 

 

 
Hoodstand back on with the new decal
 

 
The front grill, wiring loom and decal now in place 
 

 

 
The new light switch that I turned from a photo of the original to match what was on the tractor. 
 

 
Nearly there now, just got the seat, fenders, bonnet and then a few little pieces but I'm very happy with it! 

Lots is going on in the run up to my first show of the year. 
 

 
The bonnet has been sandblasted
 

 
There was quite a few rust pits hence all of the filler
 

 
Trackrods have been added and stainless steel nuts and bolts have now replaced the old. 
 

 

 
Back on all four
 

 

 
Hoodstand back on with the new decal
 

 
The front grill, wiring loom and decal now in place 
 

 

 
The new light switch that I turned from a photo of the original to match what was on the tractor. 
 

 
Nearly there now, just got the seat, fenders, bonnet and then a few little pieces but I'm very happy with it! 

That's lolling great Ewan well done mate 

Lots is going on in the run up to my first show of the year. 
 

 
The bonnet has been sandblasted
 

 
There was quite a few rust pits hence all of the filler
 

 
Trackrods have been added and stainless steel nuts and bolts have now replaced the old. 
 

 

 
Back on all four
 

 

 
Hoodstand back on with the new decal
 

 
The front grill, wiring loom and decal now in place 
 

 

 
The new light switch that I turned from a photo of the original to match what was on the tractor. 
 

 
Nearly there now, just got the seat, fenders, bonnet and then a few little pieces but I'm very happy with it! 

Lots is going on in the run up to my first show of the year. 
 

 
The bonnet has been sandblasted
 

 
There was quite a few rust pits hence all of the filler
 

 
Trackrods have been added and stainless steel nuts and bolts have now replaced the old. 
 

 

 
Back on all four
 

 

 
Hoodstand back on with the new decal
 

 
The front grill, wiring loom and decal now in place 
 

 

 
The new light switch that I turned from a photo of the original to match what was on the tractor. 
 

 
Nearly there now, just got the seat, fenders, bonnet and then a few little pieces but I'm very happy with it!